Data Engineering Manager – SQL DBA, Cloud

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Administered and supported large-scale SQL Server environments (2014–2022) across PROD and Non-PROD
• Planned and executed migrations to Azure SQL DB or SQL Managed Instance, including version upgrades
• Troubleshot performance issues (blocking, deadlocks, slow queries) using DMVs, Query Store, and execution plans
• Implemented and maintained HA or DR solutions: Always-On AGs, Log Shipping, and Clustering
• Automated database maintenance, monitoring, and reporting using PowerShell, Python, SSIS, T-SQL, and AI-driven scripts
• Leveraged AI/ML models to predict performance bottlenecks, analyze query workloads, and optimize resource utilization
• Led a team of DBA’s by providing mentorship, training , task delegation and performance reviews
• Managed on-call escalations, performed root cause analysis, and collaborated with cross-functional teams
• Led patching, change management, and supported production releases following ITIL practices
• Guided and assisted Tier 1 DBAs with ticket resolution, SOPs, and escalation procedures
• Provisioned Azure database infrastructure using Terraform and participated in CI/CD automation
• Ensured security compliance by managing logins, roles, auditing, and access reviews
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• 9+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2014–2022)
• Practical experience with Azure SQL DB, SQL Managed Instance, and cloud migration strategies
• Experience in managing 24×7 support, Tier 1 collaboration, and RCA documentation
• Solid expertise in T-SQL, performance tuning, backup or restore, and HA/DR configurations
• Working knowledge of Terraform or ARM templates for infrastructure provisioning
• Familiar with AI-based monitoring tools, anomaly detection, and self-healing database scripts
• Knowledge of ITIL processes, including incident, change, and problem management
• Proficient in PowerShell scripting, AI/ML automation, and data-driven performance analysis
• Proven solid communication and stakeholder coordination skills

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.